Entry No. 64 — the New Orleans file — filed under: outdoor
City Putt
The city's only dedicated mini-golf complex sits inside New Orleans City Park with two 18-hole courses. One course themes its holes around Louisiana towns and cultural landmarks, the other around iconic New Orleans streets and sights. It is a 10-minute drive from the French Quarter and shares the park with the Besthoff sculpture garden and 200-year-old live oak groves.
The story
Most mini-golf joints give you standard-issue fiberglass windmills and generic pirate ships. At City Putt, you're putting through a miniature grid of local geography—lining up bank shots off iconic New Orleans street names or navigating obstacles built around Louisiana bayou towns. It sits right in the heart of City Park, tucked beneath live oak branches thick enough to block out half the sun.
As the city's only dedicated mini-golf complex, its 36 holes are divided into two distinct 18-hole layouts: the Louisiana Course, which maps out statewide culture, and the New Orleans Course, which tackles city landmarks. Outdoor turf in Gulf Coast humidity takes a beating—and locals will tell you the grounds have had their rough patches over time—but navigating miniature city blocks while two-century-old oaks loom overheard is a strange, uniquely local way to waste an afternoon.
What it's like
Arrive on a Wednesday or Thursday late afternoon if you want to avoid weekend birthday parties and catch the sun dipping behind the trees. You'll pick your route at the desk—city streets or state landmarks—grab a ball, and head onto the open-air layout. The catch is straightforward: it is entirely outdoors, meaning summer afternoon heat bakes the green turf and sudden rainstorms will halt play without warning.
The move: Play the New Orleans-themed 18 hole by hole, then wander the adjacent City Park oaks as the light drops.
📍 Before you go Outdoor course; check seasonal and weather-dependent hours.
- 📍 Mid-City
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Big night
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 21 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA — Trade miniature golf obstacles for high-art sculptures scattered across 11 acres of oak-shaded lagoons right next door.
- The Singing Oak — Walk five minutes down the park paths to hear massive 14-foot wind chimes humming tuned melodies hidden in the tree canopy.
- Mystic Krewe Pinball Parlor — Follow up outdoor mini-golf with indoor vintage pinball machines tucked inside the Broad Theater just over a mile away.
Good to know
What is the difference between the two courses?
The Louisiana Course features holes themed around cultural landmarks and towns across the state, while the New Orleans Course focuses specifically on iconic city streets and local sights.
What are the regular operating days?
City Putt is open Wednesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Is the venue indoors or outdoors?
It is entirely outdoors, so operating hours depend on clear weather and seasonal conditions.
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Further reading: neworleanscitypark.org · Yelp · Tripadvisor · Reddit
last checked: 2026-06-23